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My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE ENTRANCE OF THE VIRGIN MARY INTO THE TEMPLE (Part II) The Words of the Prophets are Fulfilled The High Priest Zacharias, the husband of Anna’s niece Elizabeth, was the future father of Saint JohnContinue reading “THE ENTRANCE OF THE VIRGIN MARY INTO THE TEMPLE (Part II)”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. ON NOVEMBER 21ST OUR HOLY ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH CELEBRATES THE ENTRANCE OF THE EVER-VIRGIN MARY INTO THE TEMPLE “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the houseContinue reading “November 21 – THE ENTRANCE OF THE EVER VIRGIN MARY INTO THE TEMPLE”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. OUR FATHER AMONG THE SAINTS JOHN CHRYSOSTOMOS, ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE ( + November 13th) This greatest and most beloved of all Christian orators was born in Antioch the Great in the year 344 A.D. orContinue reading “OUR FATHER AMONG THE SAINTS JOHN CHRYSOSTOMOS”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE HOLY LIFE OF SAINT NEKTARIOS THE WONDERWORKER, METROPOLITAN OF PENTAPOLIS Although Saint Nektarius’ swift ascent through the degrees of Ecclesiastical Office did not affect his modesty and childlike innocence, it aroused the envy ofContinue reading “THE HOLY LIFE OF SAINT NEKTARIOS THE WONDERWORKER, METROPOLITAN OF PENTAPOLIS”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST, HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE LIFE OF OUR HOLY FATHER NEKTARIOS, METROPOLITAN OF PENTAPOLIS During his voyage from Constantinople to the village of Lythion on Chios, his ship encountered a storm at sea. The vessel was ready to sinkContinue reading “THE LIFE OF OUR HOLY FATHER NEKTARIOS, METROPOLITAN OF PENTAPOLIS”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. OUR HOLY FATHER NEKTARIOS, METROPOLITAN OF PENTAPOLIS (+ 9th November) Saint Nektarios, Metropolitan of Pentapolis is the boast of godly Orthodox Christians, the sweetest nectar of the life of virtue, which gives joy and gladness,Continue reading “OUR HOLY FATHER NEKTARIOS, METROPOLITAN OF PENTAPOLIS”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. MIRACLES OF THE CHIEF-COMMANDER OF THE BODILESS HOST, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, IN BYZANTINE TIMES In the period after the New Testament, there are also accounts of the Archangel Michael’s cures and wonders (miracles). Therefore, onContinue reading “MIRACLES OF THE CHIEF-COMMANDER OF THE BODILESS HOST, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. APPEARANCES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Michael, the most glorious and radiant chief-commander of the bodiless powers, and the other Archangels, and Angels, have performed numerous benevolent deeds and rendered great assistance to the race ofContinue reading “ANGEL APPEARANCES IN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE CELESTIAL HIERARCHIES When Adam and Eve were cast out from Paradise and the Lord God "caused him to dell over against the garden of Delight, He STATIONED THE CHERUBS AND THE FIERY SWORD thatContinue reading “THE CELESTIAL HIERARCHIES”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "His Angels are spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire" (Psalm 103:6). Concerning Angels, Saint John of Damascus writes: "God is Himself the Maker and Creator of the Angels; for He brought them outContinue reading ““HIS ANGELS ARE SPIRITS, AND HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE” (Psalm 103:6)”